Avalon has been reviled for so long for marrying a marquess instead of William years ago, but the truth is far different. Her parents forced her into an unhappy marriage to a man who hated her, but died not long after they were wed. Now, ten years later she is raising their son and Devan is sent as the new vicar to spy on her. He realizes how wrong he has been about her and they fall in love.

Sweet romance and Avalon deserves happiness after what she has endured. Devan has a reputation as a rake, but there are secrets he holds as well.

Great addition to this series! Thanks to the publisher for a review copy via NetGalley.

Oh what a wonderful heart jerking read. This two have everything fighting them but a determined man and a forgiving woman finally make this work. A wonderful love story about two hearts that had given up on finding true love. Very enjoyable.

I have read all the previous books in this series and fell in love with the Cavensham family from the start. This is the last book I believe and I am super sad about it! Im not ready to say goodbye these characters! Avalon and Devan have spent so much of their past hating each other that when fate throws them together and they realize how much in common they have... well... they cant seem to remember why they didn't like each other to begin with! I loved reading this one! Not everyone is as they seem, or what the gossip rags claims they are. Can they trust themselves and each other to find a happy ending?

I really liked Avalon, the heroine. I also liked that she wasn't judgmental and cared about her husband's mistress. However, what didn't make sense to me was the mistress was a kind woman too, so her grief around the horrible husband's death didn't make sense to me especially since she saw first hand his cruelty to his wife, Avalon. There was a little bit of a fairy tale of the two half brothers being bffs which during that time would be highly improbable considering how deeply class mattered.

I didn't like the hero at all, he was cruel for no reason. He thinks Avalon jilted his friend but his friend is happily married to his real love. He grew up in the same world, he should understand how little choice women had in their own destiny.

This was well written with a nice change of pace with a virgin hero but the characters motivations and actions seemed contrived for me.

I love Janna MacGregor’s book. I’ve read them all.. so it is with surprise and disappointment that I find I did not like Wild, Wild Ride. In fact, I had to force myself to finish it. The writing was excellent, as usual, and the heroine, ‘Avalon, was strong and well drawn. The ‘hero’, however, was just plainly unlikeable. Totally unlikeable for me. He calls Avalon “Lady Warlock” which becomes a moniker that she never shakes, taunts her with this name for ten years (we are supposed to believe that he comes to mean it as a compliment because he recognizes her ‘strength’ but that does not ring true), he senses her vulnerabilities yet continues to taunt her after they re-meet, then lies to her (by omission) over and over again. And he’s a VICAR. No, this one just did not work for me.

Loved this book! It's historical, the vicar is a hot virgin and Lady Avalon's chance to find love again.
It took me a few chapters to adjust to the pacing and language of the book. But once I found my rhythm I found an appreciation for their witty banter.

In the beginning, Mr Devan Farris, vicar, is sent by his brother to spy on Lady Warwyck. Devan agrees to go, glad to help with her son young lord Thane to ensure he receives the necessary training and education. But his brother must tell her he wants the estate books reviewed. The last thing she wants is a man connected to her dead husband interfering with her charity work.

Thane tries to ruin them by locking them in the wine cellar overnight. Hoping that they will be forced to marry. He likes Devan and wants his mother to be happy.

This is a little bit of a slow burn but once they are married, it gets steamy!
4.5
ARC provided by NetGalley
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This is a wonderful historical romance between a tragic widow and a innocent vicar. Avalon was in a cruel marriage when her husband died, leaving her alone with their son. As a marchioness, she finds her calling in helping young women in unfortunate circumstances. Devon is an innocent vicar sent to spy on her.

I loved how the sparks flew when Avalon and Devon were thrown together. They had a sweet romance develop, with neither knowing what to do or how to interact with the other. Additionally, the sub-plots were interesting and added depth to the story.

If you are a fan of the genre, you will love this book. Historical romance is not one of my favorite genres, however, the author is so talented that I have her on my must read authors' list. Her words seem to come alive on the page in a way that makes me feel like I am a part of the story rather than just words on a page.

ARC via Edelweiss & NetGalley (I got two copies from two sources)

Trope: Hot (Virgin) Priest
Unexpected Twist/Subplot: Wife befriends late's Husband's Mistress, and helps Women would want to get out of Prostitution in London by setting up charities and places to live in the Parish where she lives.

It was interesting to sees some different subplots in an HEA romance. Quick Read. Recommend.

I enjoyed this as a classic romance book. I have read romance novels since I was 12 when the ripped bodice type were in fashion. I found this one much more traditional, sweet, and respectful of the main female character. There is glove touching glove and the heat created sends their hearts aflutter. There is some final sex scenes, but nothing as detailed in other novels I've read. The main characters also wait until marriage to seal the deal. Overall, it was a fun story with a great HEA.

Another great book!!! I love anything Janna MacGregor writes! She never disappoints me. Her storytelling astounds me!! Can't wait for her next book!!

I enjoyed these characters very much! Both Avalon and Devan are beneficiaries of gossip and misinformation. Avalon has the reputation of a heartbreaker who married for title and money. That suits her widowhood as she never wants to risk her heart again to a man. Devan is a fourth son who wanted to go into the military but was steered to the Church instead. To his credit he is a caring minister who loves to flirt when he is not ministering. He relishes the exaggerated and flat-out invented stories of his wild rakish ways. His reputation and his declaration that only an heiress will do for a wife enables him to hold out for a marriage based on love like his parents had. This story is the sweet "rake" and the caring "ice queen" discarding their reputations to connect as themselves.

"It helps with your parish members, particularly the choir, if you can carry a tune.' He dipped his head lower, then placed his lips on a pulse of her neck. "Does it help me with you?

I will not lie-- I love hot priests. I realize that this seems like a very specific kink but in romancelandia, hot priests are (fairely) well-represented amongst the cannon of 'book boyfriends'. 'Wild, Wild Rake' offers another sexy priest that we can get behind.

However, despite how much I love hot priests, I wasn't impressed with the narrative or the choices Janna MacGregor made in order to bring the couple together. This novel offers some lovely feminist moments, such as the years-long friendship between the Marchioness of Warwyck and her husband's 'fancy piece'. Overall, 'Wild, Wild Rake' is a fine read but I can't promise that I will remember it when the next book comes out.

What a delightful book!! I really enjoyed the main male character to be different from the usual hero. I have always enjoyed this author's books!!

Lady Avalon was secretly relieved when her cruel husband died nine years ago, not long after the birth of their son. Since then, she’s spent her time and funds helping women in need. When the new vicar in town turns out to be Devan Ferris, brother of her son’s guardian and notorious rake, she wants nothing to do with him. But when Devan’s kindness and generosity don’t match his reputation, Avalon isn’t sure what to think. Plus he’s inconveniently handsome. And he seems to like her, with his gentle teasing and smoldering looks. Too bad she’s vowed never to marry again.

This was a mostly charming entry in MacGregor’s series. I found the main characters’ chemistry quite swoony, and they had a genuine rapport that made me want to be friends with both of them. Avalon’s son is a delight, too. Some of the secondary characters were a bit irritating, but eventually we find out why. A fun read!

There are many extremes in this book. The first is the extremely cruel first husband of Avalon. The second extreme is Avalon befriending her husband’s mistress whom he treated like a queen. The third was the supposedly rakish vicar. I was okay with the book, but I was uncomfortable with the final chapters where Devan keeps claiming that he misportrayed himself and he is and never will be worthy of Avalon. I received an ARC from NetGalley for my honest review.

A great read. Devoured over the course of 2 days, this book had both a positive heroine, and a solid ending. Although there seemed to be a few places where the book might have ended, I am glad it did not!

This is by far the most romantic book in the Cavensham series. The deep love and affection that develops between Avalon and Devan was a joy to read. The words and phrases they use to express their feelings are exquisitely beautiful.

Years ago Avalon Warwyk abruptly jilted William Cavensham. Devan Farris, close friend of William’s, has been assigned as the vicar in Avalon’s village and to keep tabs on her since his brother is Avalon’s son’s guardian. The guardian thinks her recent spending is questionable and wants Devan to investigate.

Avalon and Devan were mentioned in the previous book, Rogue Most Wanted. I didn’t take much notice of them, then Janna MacGregor makes them main characters and through her writing creates these multidimensional characters I begin to care about. She did the same thing with Paul, Duke of Southart, in The Good, the Bad, and the Duke. Took someone I didn’t like and made him very likable.

Lush, romantic stories with intelligent heroines and dashing heroes -- just what you expect from Janna MacGregor.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC

As aside. I had the pleasure of meeting Janna MacGregor at RWA NYC 2019 this past July. At a St. Martin’s Press event, she was so kind and generous with her time. As always, I look forward to her next book.

Wild,Wild Rake is book 6 in the Cavensham Heiresses series by Janna MacGregor. I have to say I adored the characters in this book. Vicar Devan Farris is a wonderfully delicious hero. It is rare to find a romance that portrays a man of integrity and honor. Devan is all that and more. But his romance has anything but an easy start. In fact, this is more of an enemies to lovers trope. I struggled at first with Devan’s teasing manner towards the heroine- Avalon Warwyk. But as the story progressed, I began to see his caring nature. Devan has portrayed himself as a selfish rake. But he has a secret that proves him otherwise. Will Avalon believe him when she discovers the truth or will she forever see him as a lying rake? Bravo Ms MacGregor! I thought this story had an emotional depth that pulled me into its waves and threatened to drown me in its’ steamy scenes. I was given a copy of the book.

I loved the depth of Avalon, to others she just seemed cold, but it was her way of protecting herself. She cares so deeply and wants the best for those around her. Devon’s loyal and cares deeply for the people in his parish and his family. The chemistry between them was immediate. I loved the care given to their relationship, and how Devon was so understanding about Avalon’s first marriage and the till it had taken on her. I really enjoyed this book.

Ms. MacGregor continues to write stories that make the reader want to turn the next page and stay up late until the entire book is finished. There were times that Avalon totally annoyed me with her trust issued, but I was rooting for her and Devan all the way.